1 shot dead, 1 shot in cheek in Baltimore overnight

Robbery possibly motive in nonfatal shooting

A man is dead and another shot in the cheek in two separate shootings overnight.

Baltimore police discovered a man lying on the ground in the 3000 block of West Garrison Avenue in northwest Baltimore just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday. Police said the man was shot several times in his head and torso.

Paramedics took the man to Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly before 3 a.m. Police have no motive or suspects.

If you have any information regarding this case, call homicide detectives at 410-396-2100, or call 911.

In a separate incident minutes after 10 p.m. Friday, police reported a man was shot in the cheek in the 1600 block of North Fulton Avenue in west Baltimore. Paramedics took the man to an area hospital for treatment.

Investigators said the victim was walking to his car when a man shot him and took money from the victim. Police described the gunman as a black man who is 5 feet 9 inches tall and 170 pounds. He is said to have a stocky build and dark skin.

If you have any information regarding this case, call Western District detectives at 410-396-2477, or call 911.